This Is Not a Personal Statement

When sixteen-year-old Perla, dubbed “Perfect Perlie Perez,” faces rejection from her dream college, she impulsively forges her own acceptance letter and begins to live a lie on campus. As she navigates her secret journey, her plan to reapply and recoup her future becomes increasingly complicated by guilt and the risk of being caught. This YA contemporary novel explores themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the question of what truly matters in pursuit of one’s dreams.